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From the President
CFA President
Rich Mastin
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It's the New Year and although many cat fanciers make resolutions and set goals for the upcoming year, others are now even more aware that the end of April and the finish of show season are getting closer. The start of the year is also the start of another round of deadlines to meet, reservations to make and shows to plan. With that in mind...
Judges for the 2024 CFA International Cat Show & Expo - the deadline to submit a club's vote is approaching fast - Friday, January 19, 2024. If your club hasn't voted yet and you need the personalized link again, contact Amber Goodright.
Preliminary Breed Council ballot votes - are available through your breed council secretary. The CFA Board will handle breed council ballot results at their February 3-4, 2024 virtual board meeting.
Club dues and membership lists - must be received by February 1 to vote in this year's election. Check out the cub status chart online for the status of your club.
Annual Meeting hotel reservations at the host hotel - Hyatt Regency Coralville (Iowa), can be made online.
Dinner/awards banquet reservations can be made here.
New Website and eCat 2.0 Release Updates - both projects are progressing very well but, as usual, things are more complicated than anticipated, and are taking longer than expected. Therefore, the release dates for both of these projects are being revised. The Central Office is reviewing with the respective vendors to determine a realistic release date and will have more information to present at the CFA Board of Director's meeting on February 3-4 (virtual).
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Our featured cat for January is CFA's 3rd Best Cat in Premiership R1-9, GC, GP, BWR, NW SUNCOON FAST EDDIE OF FUJICATS, a red tabby and white Maine Coon Cat neuter. | |
February 19, 2024: Central Office Closed in observance of President’s Day.
February 1, 2023: Club fees & membership list must be RECEIVED in CO by this date for a club to be eligible to vote for CFA Directors-at-Large
April 17, 2023: Proposed Amendments & Resolutions must be RECEIVED in CO by this date.
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CFA’s Show Calendar
Publicize details regarding your show for FREE on CFA’s show calendar. Include information such as hours open to spectators, admission prices, contests, photographer, parking details, etc. such as the example below.
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Marilee Griswold, CFA Social Media Subcommittee
The CFA Social Media Subcommittee is working on updating the social media guideline and would love your input! The current guideline is here.
Please take our anonymous survey with this link. There is a section to add comments if you would like at the end. Thank you so much for your participation.
Take the survery here
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CFA 2024 Yearbook
The 2024 Yearbook, which highlights the 2022-2023 show season, is expected to ship around January 29, 2024 to all those who have purchased a hard copy. The digital version will be emailed on January 16 to those who ordered it. If you do not receive it on this date, please contact Shelly Borawski at sborawski@cfa.org
If you have not yet ordered your copy you are not too late. You can still order a digital version and/or a hard copy. The Yearbook contains photos of our nationally winning cats from last show season for cats around the world as well as Breed Winners, Grands, Grand of Distinction, Distinguished Merit and Regional Winners. There is an article with photos from our Annual Meeting last June in Tucson, analytical statistics from last show season, and an article about the 2023 CFA International Cat Show, and lots of ads highlighting cattery achievements.
Click here to order a Yearbook.
CFA 2024 Yearbook, hard copy, $45.00 plus shipping & handling.
CFA 2024 Digital Yearbook, $15.00.
CFA 2024 Digital and hard copy Yearbook, $55.00 plus shipping & handling.
Any questions, please contact Shelly Borawski – sborawski@cfa.org
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CFA Breed Awareness & Orientation School | |
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Barbara Jaeger, BAOS Chair
There will be a CFA Breed Awareness and Orientation School (BAOS) in Peer, Belgium on February 7-11 The school is open to anyone wishing to learn more about CFA's breeds. Applicants to the CFA Judging Program must attend a BAOS with 2 years of applications. The BAOS also carries CFA Judging Program continuing education credits.
Here is a flyer with complete information about the school.
DEADLINE to apply: January 24, 2024, or when 20 registrations are received.
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Teresa Keiger, Editor
February Issue of Cat Talk Coming Soon!
Work is well underway on Cat Talk's February issue. As always, this is our breeding issue where we focus on a few topics related to breeding. As February is ALSO National Dental Care Month, we feature a couple of articles about caring for your cats' teeth and on teething kittens.
February also hosts one of our favorite holidays, Valentine's Day. Cat Talk takes a look at the (very long!) history behind the holiday, and readers have shared with us some of their Valentines' wishes to and from their cats.
Don't subscribe to Cat Talk?
Order and/or gift a subscription at https://cfa.org/cattalk-almanac/
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Kelly Crouch
Preparing For 2024
As Father Time ushers in 2024, fanciers and legislators prepare for new legislative sessions. Thirty state sessions convene this month alone. Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas fanciers will have a small break as those legislatures have no sessions this year. Still, fanciers in all states will have local ordinances, state rulemaking efforts, and federal bills and regulations to monitor. Several states and the federal government allow bills to carry over from 2023 to 2024, though not all legislation will have the momentum to leap from one session to another. Even when bills do not cross over, the authors may find it advantageous to reintroduce it under a new bill number instead. Usually, legislation proposing new laws or amending existing ones is readily found, but all animal legislation must be monitored for fancier impact. For example, New Hampshire's HB 1102-FN, would add an animal cruelty violation of selling animals, with a "deformity that causes suffering, such as [but not necessarily limited to] brachycephaly". Breeding with the intent to sell two individuals would also be a violation. This legislation could impact a number of breeds including Persians, Burmese, Manx, and others.
Fanciers can use local media and government websites to monitor this and other legislation affecting them. The CFA Legislative Group also provides information on legislative matters. What's Hot articles are published in the monthly CFA Newsletter for "hot" news. These articles are then republished on the CFA Legislative Group's WordPress blog site for easy access. In addition, the blog has other helpful reference information, such as each state's legislative website and APHIS flowcharts. The CFA LegislativeNews Facebook page features links to legislative or regulatory articles of interest to fanciers. It is a quick check for things that may affect you. Unfortunately, with over 30,000 local governments, not all issues are found through media searches. That is why we say you are the eyes and ears of the CFA Legislative Group. If you see something of interest, please share it with the group at legislation@cfa.org
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Ginger Meeker
Technology CAN Prevent Heartache
Some Facts
Millions of cats get lost every year, and those without microchips have less than a 5% chance of being re- united with their families. Cats with microchips were found to be more than twenty times as likely to be reunited with their families. In cases where owners of a microchipped cat were not found, it was because the telephone number was incorrect or disconnected, or the owners did not return the phone call or letter from the finder. (VCA Web MD) Also, per Web MD, less than 2% of cats not having microchips, are reclaimed at shelters/rescues
YES! An amazing bit of technology, a MICROCHIP can help owners reunite with their cat, regardless of many circumstances. Traveling is a major factor in pets being lost. Whether you travel with your pet, or not, identifying your pet is the responsibility of any pet owner.
Read the entire article here
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submitted by Virginia Rud | |
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A list of our honored donors for the month of December is available here
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Tax Tips with George Eigenhauser
Understanding the differences between tax deductions and tax credits is an important part of preparing your personal income tax return. IRS Tax Tip 2024-01 serves as a guide to understanding and maximizing the benefits of tax deductions and credits. Tax deductions operate by reducing the taxable income, thereby diminishing the portion of income subject to taxation. On the other hand, tax credits provide a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the actual taxes owed. Some, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, may be refundable even if the credit exceeds the taxes you owe. For more details please see Tax Tip 2024-01, which is available at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/3831ff4. If you still have questions the Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA) is an online tool provided on the IRS website. It serves as a virtual guide, providing answers to specific tax questions and offering tailored assistance based on individual circumstances.
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January Webinar
EveryCat Health presents “The Role of Diet in Feline Kidney Disease: What’s new; What’s known; What’s not.” with Dorothy P. Laflamme, MS, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Nutrition) on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST.
Dietary management is a cornerstone of treatment for CKD, and the single nutrient shown to be most important for managing progression of CKD is phosphorus. This seminar will review the data regarding what is known and not yet known regarding the role of dietary phosphorus for cats with existing CKD, as well as the potential role of dietary phosphorus as a cause of CKD.
Register to attend here.
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February Webinar
EveryCat Health presents “Feline Infectious Peritonitis: From the FCoV to FCoV23, The Cyprus case or A new perspective in the way we see coronaviruses.” With Demetris Epaminondas, DVM, M.V.Sc (SAS); Maria Lyraki, DVM, MSc, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS; Dr Christine Tait-Burkard, MSc, Ph.D; Danielle Gunn-Moore (MACVSc (Feline), RCVS Specialist (Feline Medicine), FHEA, FRSB, FRCVS). on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, at 11:00 am EST.
Since January 2023 an outbreak of feline corona virus (FCoV) has been ongoing on the island of Cyprus, causing a 40-fold increase in PCR confirmed cases of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in the 1st 8 months of 2023, compared to the entire year of 2022. This webinar will follow the FCoV-23 outbreak in Cyprus since 2023 presented by people directly involved.
The presenters will describe the epidemiological appearance of this outbreak, the differences on the clinical appearance of the “FCoV-23” (proposed naming) as well as the findings from the PCR testing and the whole genome analysis of PCR confirmed cases and what they indicate about disease spread and pathology.
Register to attend here.
2024 Feline Health Symposium
"Health Breakthroughs for EveryCat: Being PURRfectly Clear on Feline Pain"
EveryCat Health Foundation & the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine Feline Health Center are excited to partner together on a 1.5-day symposium, April 13th, and 14th, 2024 at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina.
This year’s theme, feline pain, is particularly meaningful to veterinary professionals as well as cat parents, and we’re holding this event at the institution where many of the top researchers on this topic call home.
The symposium will feature two separate tracks, one for veterinary professionals looking for continuing education credits, and one for non-veterinary cat people.
The symposium will also offer a live stream option for those unable to attend in-person. Both tracks will be recorded and made available to all attendees at the conclusion of the symposium.
For more information and to register, visit https://felinepainsymposium.squarespace.com/
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Our friends at Motel 6 would like CFA to continue to receive the 10% discount at participating locations by using the new updated reservation code of CPOAPHHT. There is a dedicated reservation site for CFA at www.motel6.com/en/cp/cfa.html or you may call 800-466-8356.
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Code: 1000026977
or call 877-999-3223 and ask for the discount code CFA CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION
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submitted by Vicki Jensen
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Our region sends sincere condolences to Dee Johnson for the loss of her partner Connie Roberts. Dee proudly celebrates earning a grand championship at the Poppy State show in California on this special kitty she promised Connie she would show. A very special win. | |
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Also at the Poppy state show Mattison, a teen exhibitor poses with her kitty that she groomed and showed to perfection earning a Best!
Congratulations Mattie!
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Lee Genet celebrating her cat “Kat Attack’s Below Zero of Luin” earned the “Grand Premier of Distinction” after three years of successful shows. Congratulations Lee and Linda Ahrens! | |
Emerald Cat Club held its annual show in Seaside, Oregon last weekend and it was well attended with happy exhibitors and spectators. Thank you ECC for this fantastic fun show | |
Emerald Cat Club made wonderful use of the big screens in the show hall and posted pictures of cats from last year - this one’s title needs updating since “Tom’s Smokey Vlad” is now a HNW and has earned his “Grand Household of Distinction”, Congratulations Wendy Tom and Smokey Vlad! | | |
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Traci Whittenberg, Regional Secretary
Happy New Year from Region 3! The Region celebrated the holidays in style at the 50th Anniversary Show of the Greater Baton Rouge Cat Club. The show was a great success with plenty of exhibitors and many guests who came to see the beautiful cats in Region 3!
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Show Report - Ohio State Persian Club with
Just Cat-In Around. December 9-10, 2023
Stacy Taylor
December 9-10, 2023 the Ohio State Persian Club with Just Cat-In Around Cat Fanciers proudly presented their holiday extravaganza CFA annual cat show in Columbus, OH! This was the first year this show was in a new, much larger building. As much as we always enjoyed making memories in our old building, this was such a refreshing change having much more space!
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It allowed for more awesome vendors, and a lot more breathing room for all exhibitors and the many spectators this show always brings. This show is known for our holiday cookie table and amazing raffle table, and this year, as in past years, did not disappoint. The larger venue made it much easier to take a step back and really enjoy the beautiful holiday decor, and allow for everyone to hang out, relax, and socialize. We had the amazing Larry Johnson ready and waiting to take photographs of the beautiful cats.
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On Sunday we even got our CFA family together to help celebrate one of our beloved judges, John Colilla’s, future grandson by having a baby shower for his son Phillip and his wife Rebecca! Hopefully we will soon have a future cat lover! | |
We really want to take this time to give the clubs and all in involved a huge shout out for all their hard work and help in making this show a successful one! As well as all the amazing judges who always handle our babies with care. And of course where would we be without our exhibitors? Without them and their continued support we would be lost, so thank you for entering the show! Thank you to all and we can’t wait to see you all again next year!! | |
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Mike Shelton, Regional Director
Las Vegas and Crown City Cat Clubs got together to put on a show over New Year's Eve weekend in Las Vegas. NYE in Vegas is something everyone should experience! The show was in a new venue in Henderson, convenient to all of the great restaurant and entertainment options that Vegas offers. The show drew a nice crowd of spectators. One of the highlights was again the costume contests that were held each day, with visitors overflowing the rings.
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Another long-time club, Phoenix Feline Fanciers, continued the show season with their 30th Anniversary "Feline a Lot Like Christmas" show. This show is always a major event on the show calendar, and this year was no exception as many of CFA's top cats came to the show. This show is heavily advertised in the area, and drew large crowds both days. One of the highlights for the visitors was undoubtedly the costume contests that were held on both Saturday and Sunday. This show also welcomes the local rescue group All About Animals, to its show, and they also had another successful weekend, finding homes for 26 cats!
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Kenny Currle - Regional Director
The National Alliance of Burmese Breeders had a special show at the Raleigh, NC Fairgrounds on January 6-7. This has been an underserved area of the region in terms of show production, and exhibitors were eager to attends.
So, it seems, were spectators! The show was filled both days with folks eager to see the cats and the cats participating in the costume contests both days.
Thank you Kathy Pritchard for sharing photos from the show!
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Yukiko Hayata, Regional Director
Here is some photos of Setagaya,Tokyo Goutokuji Temple and Manekineko.
The Kotokuin temple that stood on this site from 1480 was made a protector temple of Edo .The name Gotokuji, associated with the posthumous name of the daimyo li Naotaka, dates from 1659. Gotokuji is a temple of grand buildings, as befits the burial ground of the li daimyo Gotokuji is the preeminent ancient temple in Setagaya,
Legend holds that while hunting with falcons, the daimyo Ii Naotaka was saved from a lightning bolt when the abbot's pet cat Tama beckoned him into Gotokuji. This is the origin of the lucky "beckoning cat" or maneki-neko statue, which is very popular as a charm for home safety, business success, or fulfillment of prayers.
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Pam DelaBar, Regional Director
R9 picks up the show scene this weekend in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Belgium - do not forget to enroll for the BAOS that will be held in conjunction with the show 8-11 February. We will end the month of February with a 10 ring show in Padova, Italy. I will provide pictures for the next newsletter. In the meantime, Happy New Year to one and all!
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Bob Zenda - Asia (outside of China) chair
The 2nd Vietnam Cat Club show in Hanoi on December 2-3, 2023, attracted 99 cats (a 25% increase from their 1st show in December 2022) with exhibitors from Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, & Vietnam. The show was very well organized and featured a special presentation of fabulous rosettes to the top three cats, kittens, and premiership cats in show, as well as special awards for the top cats bred in Vietnam.
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Ngo Thi Bich Ngoc (Nikki) & Nguyen Kieu Ngoc, recipients of
International Division Certificates of Appreciation at the club
Dinner for their contributions during the 2022-2023 Show season.
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An apology for an unintentional mistake made in the previous newsletter by Virginia Liu of Galaxy Cat Club, the International Division. The last paragraph of the article should read “At last, we would like to express our greatest gratitude to our main sponsor Pro Plan, and to judges Darrell Newkirk, Kathy Calhoun, Suki Lee, Edward Maeda, CHRISSIE CHAN and Pattama Weeranon. | | |
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Teresa Keiger
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